Rudy Paul Blanchard, 66 years of age, a native and resident of Pierre Part, passed away on January 30. 2024, with his loving wife of 44 years by his side. He was a loving husband, father, brother, Pappy and friend too many. He was an avid hunter that knew the Spillway and surrounding Bayou’s like no other. He was always one to brighten someone's day and never met a stranger. He lived fiercely and courageously these last few years even through his battles. He never missed an event with his grandchildren who were his pride and joy!
He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia “Pat” Blanchard; two daughters, Rhea Blanchard (Shawn) and Brittny Broussard (Nick); son, Jordy Blanchard; sister, Amanda LeBlanc; brother, Sherman Blanchard (Annette); five grandchildren, Daxton and Pierce Blanchard, Dwyatt, Lybbi and Maddi Broussard; and his special God children; Gina Robin, Megan Alleman, and Kelsey Blanchard.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Hazel Blanchard; two brothers, Calvin Jr., and Arron Blanchard; and sister, Aurelia Theriot.
The pallbearers will be Daxton Blanchard, Nick Broussard, Jordy Blanchard, Pierce, Blanchard, Dwyatt Broussard, Jared Blanchard, Shawn Blanchard and Sherman Blanchard. The honorary pallbearers will be Lonnie Mabile, Booster Breaux, Jude LeBlanc and Mike Bailey.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Clint Aucoin and the staff of the Radiology Department at Our Lady of the Lake at Ascension, Dr. Metz, Dr. Maltbie, Dr. Gia Landry, Dr. Patel, Bridgeway Hospice, neighbors and the community for their care and compassion.
A visitation will be held Friday, February 2, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Ourso Funeral Home, in Pierre Part. Then to continue on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow Saturday, February 3, 2024 for 11:00 am at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Pierre Part. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Belle River. Father Al Davidson will be officiating.
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